Legal assistants are trained professionals who play an integral part in providing legal services to law offices, private businesses, various government agencies and the general community. Working under the supervision of an attorney, legal assistants are active in all areas of law practice including civil law, criminal law, estate administration, real estate law, domestic relations and administrative law. Legal assistants perform a variety of tasks such as document and pleading preparation, legal research and writing, client and witness interviews, investigation, and trial preparation.

The Legal Assistant Program is designed to integrate substantive law with the practical skills necessary to function effectively as a legal assistant in any setting. Additionally, students are required to take courses from the humanities, arts, and sciences to provide a solid foundation in the liberal arts.